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Objectives and competences

The objectives of this course are: • to consolidate, revise and expand students’ existing knowledge of the English grammar and vocabulary at an advanced level, • to develop the ability of the students to understand English speakers and texts in a variety of contexts at an advanced level, • to systematically build vocabulary, • to encourage independent research of the English language use through understanding and analyzing various English texts, • to encourage critical thinking and interpretation through the analysis of texts, • to evaluate the credibility of sources and arguments presented in them,to encourage active participation in discussions in English language • to encourage deriving to conclusions from given texts and the justification of decisions – providing arguments; • to encourage evaluation - judging ideas, texts, etc. in accordance with criteria and arguments; encourage judgment about the appropriateness, relevance and reliability of data; • to encourage recognizing prejudices.

Content (Syllabus outline)

• English Grammar: basic grammar theories and terminology, revision and consolidation of acquired knowledge, • consolidation of the acquired grammar based on advanced selected texts , • exercises for the development of language activities: reception (listening and reading), production (speaking and writing), and interaction (spoken and written), with emphasis on listening and speaking skills, • acquisition of new vocabulary, • consolidation and further development of skills and knowledge acquired in other courses (cross-curricular links), • intercultural awareness - building awareness and appreciation of the English speaking world, • addressing the use of AI in lang. development; raising awareness of its dis/advantages, • engaging with topics relevant to AI, • engaging with topics related to the green transition.

Learning and teaching methods

• exercises, • text-based work, • problem solving tasks, • discussion/debate, • cooperative learning, • peer assessment, • homework assignments.

Intended learning outcomes - knowledge and understanding

on completion of this course the students will be able to: • maintenance and improvement of language competence.

Intended learning outcomes - transferable/key skills and other attributes

• ability to use up-to-date sources of information and technology, • recognition of the need and willingness to continually develop existing skills and knowledge due to the ever changing nature of language, • ability to become an autonomous learner, • ability to independently develop research strategies and problem solving techniques, • ability to analyze and bring together ideas, • ability to work in a multilingual and multicultural environment.

Readings

• John D. Bunting, Luciana Diniz, Susan Iannuzzi, Alice Savage, with Randi Reppen. 2019. Grammar and Beyond Essentials Level 4. CUP. • Martin Hewings & Simon Haines. 2015: Grammar and Vocabulary for Advanced. CUP. • McCarthy & O'Dell. 2002: English Vocabulary in Use • Cambridge ESOL. 2012: Cambridge English Proficiency 1 for updated exam. CUP. • Quirk, R. & Greenbaum, S. 1993: A University Grammar of English • Mark Foley, Diane Hall. 2012: My Grammar Lab (Advanced). Pearson. • Blaganje, Dana in Ivan Konte. 1995: Modern English Grammar. Ljubljana: DZS. • Capel, Annette, Wendy Sharp. 2013: Objective Proficiency, Student's Book with Answers with Downloadable Software, 2nd Edition, CUP. • didaktizirana (aktualna) avtentična besedila iz medijev, spletni viri, lastni viri. (didactised (current) authentic texts taken from the media, on-line resources, own sources). • didaktizirana (aktualna) avtentična besedila iz medijev, spletni viri, lastni viri. (didactised (current) authentic texts taken from the media, on-line resources, own sources).

Prerequisits

Attendance of 80% at contact hours and completed coursework are required for taking the exam.

  • lekt. mag. BARBARA MAJCENOVIČ KLINE, prof. ang.

  • Exam: 70
  • Homeworks: 20
  • Collaboration in lectures, tutorials and lab work: 10

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